Best Schools in South Miami, FL
South Miami, FL has 20 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 18,654 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in South Miami greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Miami, FL
The top high schools in South Miami, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Miami Palmetto Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2671 Students
2. Coral Gables Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2824 Students
3. Miami Killian Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1069 Students
4. South Miami Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1507 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Miami, FL
The top middle schools in South Miami, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Somerset Academy Charter Middle School South Miami Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 178 Students
2. Palmetto Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 838 Students
3. South Miami Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 725 Students
4. Glades Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 645 Students
5. Ponce De Leon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 888 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Miami, FL
The top elementary schools in South Miami, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sunset Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1196 Students
2. Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 505 Students
3. Pinecrest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 945 Students
4. David Fairchild Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 468 Students
5. Ludlam Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 269 Students
6. Kenwood K-8 Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 844 Students
7. South Miami K-8 Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 534 Students
8. True North Classical Academy At Dadeland
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 576 Students
9. Epiphany Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Epiphany Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 800 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Miami, FL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Miami, FL has a total population of 20,682 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 62% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Miami, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South Miami, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Miami, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Miami, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit South Miami, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Miami, FL
How many schools are in South Miami, FL?
South Miami, FL has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 18,654 students in total.
How do schools in South Miami perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in South Miami score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in South Miami greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Miami?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 50%
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- Projected: 54%
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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 46%
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- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in South Miami
5 of 5 schools in South Miami carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 3
All 5 public schools we grade in South Miami. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.